Concept Artist

Mob Entertainment

. Create high-quality concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, and interactive gameplay elements .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $61,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced visual development skills in concept art, with a strong focus on horror visual language and psychological storytelling. Capable of producing high-quality character, creature, and environment designs while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Concept Art ExperienceHorror Visual LanguageAdvanced Drawing SkillsAdobe Photoshop3D Package Experience

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Hard Skills

Concept ArtVisual DevelopmentCharacter DesignCreature DesignEnvironment DesignLighting SkillsComposition SkillsAnatomy SkillsColor SkillsDesign Documentation

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaboration SkillsOrganizational SkillsFeedback IncorporationCreative Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopBlenderMayaFigmaMiro

Industry Keywords

Entertainment IPGame DevelopmentFilm ProductionPsychological StorytellingCinematic Key Art

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create high-quality concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, and interactive gameplay elements
Design horror characters, monsters, and antagonists supporting gameplay, narrative, and emotional tension
Develop mood paintings, lighting studies, color scripts, and cinematic key art
Produce environment concepts supporting first-person gameplay, exploration, pacing, and environmental storytelling
Explore visual directions through thumbnailing and rapid iteration
Collaborate with Creative Direction to maintain a cohesive visual style
Partner with Narrative and Design teams to reinforce story beats, gameplay mechanics, and player experience
Provide production-ready callouts, orthographic views, material breakdowns, and design documentation
Establish visual standards and mentor junior artists through feedback and art reviews
Deliver polished work under tight deadlines while balancing creative ambition with production realities
Evolve the visual language of an established entertainment IP while introducing fresh franchise-compatible ideas

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional concept art experience in games, film, or entertainment
Shipped at least one AA title, or equivalent experience on a commercially released project
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating advanced visual development skills and design thinking
Strong understanding of horror visual language, mood, suspense, and psychological storytelling
Expert drawing, composition, lighting, perspective, anatomy, and color skills
Experience designing creatures, environments, architecture, props, and characters
Ability to work from rough ideas through polished production-ready concepts
Strong communication and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams
Comfortable receiving and incorporating feedback through rapid iteration
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Adobe Photoshop
Blender, Maya, or equivalent 3D package
Figma, Miro, or collaborative ideation tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Profit sharing
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
FSA/HSA
Paid time off
Sick time
Holidays
Parental leave